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Merck is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. Merck Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow, and will take Merck’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

The Genetics and Pharmacogenomics (GpGx) department at MRL is currently seeking a scientist with strong expertise in Human Genetics and Genomic bases of Cardiometabolic Diseases at MRL- Boston site. Our mission in GpGx is to identify and functionally validate novel targets anchored in Human Genetics that will enter Merck’s drug discovery pipeline for therapeutic intervention.

The Primary responsibilities of the candidate include:

- Integrate data from population-scale genetic cohorts as well as diverse types of genetic and non-genetic biomedical data including but not limited to eQTL, pQTL and Epigenome to identify causal Genetics Targets for Cardiometabolic Diseases.- Formulate and initiate functional validation studies of Genetics Targets in collaboration with experimental scientists within and outside GpGx.- Work with cross-functional teams including disease area biologists, pharmacologists and chemists for execution of the Genetics targets across early discovery pipeline.- Strong collaboration and communication skills to interface effectively with wide range of subject matter experts in GpGx, Discovery, Clinical and External Communities

Qualifications

Education:

- PhD, MD or MD/PhD, preferably with 3+ years of academic or industry postdoctoral experience in genetics, cardiometabolic diseases or related fields.

Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we’re inventing for life. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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